Confectionery Meaning
/kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounFoodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.
nounThe business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.
Sentence Examples
Milky Way is a chocolate bar distributed by the Mars Confectionery Company.
This is like being in a confectionery.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The shop window displayed rows of colorful ____ that attracted many children.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She opened a small ____ downtown, selling handmade candies and exquisite pastries.
Word Origin & History
From confectioner + -y.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The shop window displayed rows of colorful ____ that attracted many children.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She opened a small ____ downtown, selling handmade candies and exquisite pastries.